Interactive Literacy

June 30, 2016 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Discoveries (Session I: Amazing Oceans)

Come be a scientist and make awesome discoveries about water.

July 7, 2016 | 11:00 am

Stem Lab Discoveries (Session II: Futuristic Fun)

Get ready to rocket to the future! Along the way, we will learn about rockets (and make our own!). Zoom on into KidsPlay and explore with us.

July 8, 2016 | 11:00 am

Music & Movement (Session II: Futuristic Fun)

Join in to sing songs, play music games, listen and play different instruments!

July 13, 2016 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy: (Session II: Futuristic Fun)

Let’s blast off into reading. We will build a rocket with the letters of your name, and discover what is in outer space.

July 14, 2016 | 11:00 am

Stem Lab Discoveries (Session II: Futuristic Fun)

Come on a journey into space and learn about our solar system. Do you think that you could ever live on the moon? Zoom on into KidsPlay and explore with us.

July 15, 2016 | 11:00 am

Visual Arts (Session II: Futuristic Fun)

Join us for a joyful, memorable, multi-sensory arts experience. We encourage a child’s self-expression and as they experiment with a variety of materials. Messy art is always more fun away from home!

July 20, 2016 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy: (Session III: Fairy Tales)

Get your imagination ready and join us for an enchanting literacy adventure at KidsPlay!

July 22, 2016 | 11:00 am

Music & Movement (Session III: Fairy Tales)

Join in to sing songs, play music games, listen and play different instruments!

July 27, 2016 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy: (Session III: Fairy Tales)

Get your imagination ready and join us for an enchanting literacy adventure at KidsPlay!

July 28, 2016 | 11:00 am

Stem Lab Discoveries (Session III: Fairy Tales)

From the fantasy world of fairy tales, we are inspired to make some scientific discoveries. Like Jack, we grow our own beanstalks and find out what makes beans grow. (Is it magic?!)

August 3, 2016 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy (Session IV: Summer Olympics)

The summer games are quickly approaching! Do you have what it takes to win a gold medal? Join us for a literacy activity as we become an athlete in the Frog Olympics!

August 4, 2016 | 11:00 am

Stem Lab Discoveries (Session IV: Summer Olympics)

On your mark! Get set! Here we go to the KidsPlay Olympics! Try out the Olympic concepts of speed, acceleration, and measurement using our exciting new ball ramps.

August 5, 2016 | 11:00 am

Music & Movement (Session IV: Summer Olympics)

Join in to sing songs, play music games, listen and play different instruments!

August 11, 2016 | 11:00 am

Stem Lab Discoveries (Session IV: Summer Olympics)

On your mark! Get set! Here we go to the KidsPlay Olympics! Join us to explore what our bodies need to be strong and healthy like Olympic athletes.

August 26, 2016 | 11:00 am

Owl Encounter with Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy

Come meet two amazing owl species from Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy!

September 16, 2016 | 10:00 am

Open for Play!

KidsPlay is refreshed and we are open for play!

September 23, 2016 | 11:00 am

Join us for an interactive literacy experience at KidsPlay!

September 28, 2016 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Explorations

This week we are going nutty with SQUIRRELS!

September 29, 2016 | 11:00 am

Drop in Story and Craft

Join us for a story and craft about magical trees!

October 7, 2016 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Explorations

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for Preschoolers!

October 26, 2016 | 11:00 am

Story and Craft

Stories come to life in our Story Nest! Welcome to Bear Country with the Berenstain Bears!

October 28, 2016 | 10:30 am

Story and More!

We learn about into, up, through, over, down, and out with stories and activities!

November 2, 2016 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Explorations

Study of Building Materials Inspired by the Three Little Pigs

November 3, 2016 | 11:00 am

Caregiver Circle

Caregivers are the most important people!

November 4, 2016 | 10:30 am

Interactive Literacty

Join us for an interactive literacy experience!

November 9, 2016 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Explorations

Let's Honor the flag as we explore colors and shapes

November 10, 2016 | 11:00 am

Caregiver Circle

Caregivers are the most important people!

November 11, 2016 | 10:30 am

Interactive Literacy

Join us for a special Veteran's Day interactive literacy experience at KidsPlay!

November 16, 2016 | 11:00 am

Cookie Decorating

First Act Bakery is here to help create tasty treats!

November 17, 2016 | 11:00 am

Caregiver Circle

Caregivers are the most important people!

November 18, 2016 | 10:30 am

Story and More!

Apples, apples, colorful apples grow on trees!

November 30, 2016 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Explorations

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for Preschoolers!

December 1, 2016 | 11:00 am

Caregiver Circle

Caregivers are the most important people!

December 2, 2016 | 10:30 am

Interactive Literacy

Fun with mixing colors! Inspired by the Three Little Mice

December 7, 2016 | 11:00 am

Caregiver Circle

Caregivers are the most important people!

December 9, 2016 | 10:30 am

Caregiver Circle

Caregivers are the most important people!

December 16, 2016 | 10:30 am

Caregiver Circle

Caregivers are the most important people!

December 27, 2016 | 10:00 am

Caregiver Circle

Open to all to share and support one another

January 5, 2017 | 10:45 am

Interactive Literacy

What can we learn about our five senses?

January 7, 2017 | 11:00 am

Story and More!

What can we learn about our feelings using our 5 senses?

January 11, 2017 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy

When I use my sense of touch, what do I feel?

January 20, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Happy Feet Pop-up Craft

Be happy! Make a penguin to take home with you.

January 25, 2017 | 11:00 am

Story and More!

Can I make mean soup and soup from a stone?

January 26, 2017 | 4:00 pm

Story and More!

Can I make mean soup and soup from a stone?

January 27, 2017 | 10:30 am

Story and More!

Sometimes I feel Bombaloo, the ABC's of feelings

February 1, 2017 | 11:00 am

Kids on Stage!

What can we discover about our sense of smell?

February 2, 2017 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy

Using our noses: what can we learn about the world around us from the way it smells?

February 3, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Story and More!

Strangers in the Woods and Snowman Adventures

February 15, 2017 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Explorations

Where does a President live? Maps and houses.

February 15, 2017 | 1:00 pm

Cookie Decorating

Make a delicious treat with First Act Bakery!

February 15, 2017 | 4:00 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

Where does a President live? Maps and houses.

February 16, 2017 | 9:30 am

Interactive Literacy

What is the White House? We will look at the house of the President and then design our own houses using recyclables!

February 17, 2017 | 2:00 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

What is snow? It is freezing, it must be snow!

March 1, 2017 | 4:00 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

What is snow? It is freezing, it must be snow!

March 2, 2017 | 9:30 am

Interactive Literacy

Interactive fun using stories, songs, and poems as our inspiration

March 3, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Kids on Stage!

Singing, dancing, and talking in the rain

March 9, 2017 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy

The rain, rain, rain, came down, down, down - Rain songs, poems, and crafts

March 10, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Story and More!

Singing, dancing, and talking in the rain

March 12, 2017 | 10:00 am

Cookie Decorating with First Act Bakery

Make a delicious treat!

March 15, 2017 | 2:00 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

How does the sun help me find my shadow and change the season?

March 15, 2017 | 4:00 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

How does the sun help me find my shadow and change the season?

March 16, 2017 | 9:30 am

STEM Lab Explorations

Is it hot? Is it cold? Or is it somewhere in between? What is temperature?

March 22, 2017 | 4:00 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

Is it hot? Is it cold? Or is it somewhere in between? What is temperature?

March 23, 2017 | 9:30 am

Interactive Literacy

Poems and songs to warm us up and cool us down

March 24, 2017 | 2:00 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

What is wind? Can we create or own wind power?

March 29, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Story and More!

Wind adventures... Once upon a time, the wind blew!

March 30, 2017 | 4:00 pm

Story and More!

Wind adventures... Once upon a time, the wind blew!

March 31, 2017 | 10:30 am

Kids on Stage!

Come to the theater: KidsPlay version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

April 6, 2017 | 11:00 am

Interactive Literacy

Fe-fi-fo-fum... Fun times, here we come!

April 7, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Discover Birds and Butterflies

The wonder of having wings

April 11, 2017 | 10:00 am

Easter Holiday

KidsPlay is closed this Sunday for the holiday.

April 19, 2017 | 11:00 am

Story and More!

Discover sprouting, eggs, nests, and blossoms.

April 21, 2017 | 2:01 pm

STEM Lab Explorations

What do dentists, nurses, EMTs, and doctors do?

May 31, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Building Together

What can you create with our building materials? Rigamajig, blocks, KEVA planks, LEGOs, and more

June 2, 2017 | 10:30 am

Interactive Literacy

Join us for an interactive literacy experience!

June 2, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Building Together

What can you create with our building materials? Rigamajig, blocks, KEVA planks, LEGOs, and more

June 7, 2017 | 11:00 am

STEM Lab Explorations

A Day in the Diner! Cooking experience - what's in our salad? Sorting veggies and learning about healthy food.

June 9, 2017 | 10:30 am

Interactive Literacy

Join us for an interactive literacy experience!

June 9, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Building Together

What can you create with our building materials? Rigamajig, blocks, KEVA planks, LEGOs, and more!

June 16, 2017 | 10:30 am

Interactive Literacy

Join us for an interactive literacy experience!

July 6, 2017 | 5:00 pm

Main Street Marketplace

A Salute to Our Armed Forces: Postcards for the troops

July 7, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Building Together

What can you create with our building materials? Rigamajig, blocks, KEVA planks, LEGOs, and more!

July 26, 2017 | 10:30 am

Fun with Frogs and Friends - With Roaring Brook Nature Center

Wonder of Science: Have a close-up visit with a few of our local frogs, toads, and their close cousins.

July 26, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Building Together

What can you create with our building materials? Rigamajig, blocks, KEVA planks, LEGOs, and more!

July 27, 2017 | 5:00 pm

Tales with Humphry

Humphry loves to read! Do you? Come and share books with Humphry!

August 2, 2017 | 10:30 am

Tales with Humphry

Humphry loves to read! Do you? Come and share books with Humphry!

August 3, 2017 | 9:30 am

Step into a Story

Interactive fun with stories, songs, and poems

August 4, 2017 | 10:30 am

Tales with Humphry

Humphry loves to read! Do you? Come and share books with Humphry!

August 9, 2017 | 10:30 am

Wonder of Science

Make a map of your favorite parts of the Museum!

August 10, 2017 | 9:30 am

Caregiver Circle

Happy Birthday, KidsPlay! Thank-you, Caregivers!

August 10, 2017 | 10:30 am

Step into a Story

Build emerging literacy skills with hands-on activities that foster listening, speaking, and problem-solving.

August 11, 2017 | 12:00 pm

Tales with Humphry

Humphry loves to read! Do you? Come and share books with Humphry!

August 12, 2017 | 11:00 am

Story and More!

Raggedy Ann and Andy - Five Birthday Parties in a Row!

August 16, 2017 | 10:30 am

Cookie Decorating with First Act Bakery

Make a delicious treat!

August 17, 2017 | 9:30 am

Kids on Stage!

Learn about healthy eating choices through story and song

August 17, 2017 | 11:00 am

Story and More!

Fiction and nonfiction stories about food

August 17, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Kids on Stage!

Nightmares and sweet dreams - Where the Wild Things Are

August 24, 2017 | 11:00 am

Story and More!

Stories about sleep and bed, design your perfect bed

August 24, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Tales with Humphry

Humphry loves to read! Do you? Come and share books with Humphry!

August 26, 2017 | 11:00 am

Back-to-School Supply Collection

Your donation can make a world of difference to a family!

August 30, 2017 | 10:30 am

Wonder of Science - Explore a School Bus

Look! A School Bus at KidsPlay!

August 31, 2017 | 9:30 am

Story and More!

Stories about school buses and going to school. Create your own bus out of a shoe box and play make believe school using boxes and chairs.

August 31, 2017 | 2:00 pm

Tales with Humphry

Humphry loves to read! Do you? Come and share books with Humphry!

September 2, 2017 | 11:00 am

Tales with Humphry

Humphry loves to read! Do you? Come and share books with Humphry!

September 4, 2017 | 1:10 am

Closed for Labor Day

We are closed for play on Labor Day, September 4.

September 7, 2017 | 10:30 am

Come Meet Officer Simon

Check out a real police car, learn some safety tips, and see your own fingerprints!

September 8, 2017 | 10:30 am

Come Meet Officer Simon

Check out a real police car, learn some safety tips, and see your own fingerprints!

September 13, 2017 | 10:45 am

Staying Safe: A Puppet Show

KidsPlay welcomes Annie, a wonderful puppet friend, performing in her very own puppet show!

October 1, 2017 | 10:00 am

Caregiver/Child Program Schedule for October

Plan ahead and find out what is happening at KidsPlay this October. Our theme is Real and Pretend: Let's pretend we are... animals! An introduction to non-fiction and fiction, science and stories.

October 4, 2017 | 10:30 am

Meet and Greet a Real Calf!

Join us as we learn all about our guest of honor!

October 19, 2017 | 10:30 am

Meet and Greet a Real Calf!

Join us as we learn all about our guest of honor!

December 9, 2017 | 11:00 am

Nutcracker Maker Space Challenge with Step into a Story

Can you build a Nutcracker?

December 10, 2017 | 11:00 am

Nutcracker Maker Space Challenge

Can you build a Nutcracker?

December 15, 2017 | 4:00 pm

Make it, Take it, Gingerbread Houses

Build your own Gingerbread House to take home!

December 24, 2017 | 10:00 am

Open for Play!

We are open for play from 10 am to 2 pm!

December 26, 2017 | 9:00 am

Winter Break - World Celebrations

Spend your winter break at KidsPlay as we explore how people around the world celebrate. Each day will focus on one special aspect of celebrations, with special programs and activities all day long!

December 26, 2017 | 10:00 am

World Celebrations - Gifts

Giving is sharing a bit of ourselves with others to let them know we care!

December 27, 2017 | 10:00 am

World Celebrations - Light

Through STEAM exploration with shadows, light and color we will investigate the fundamental elements of light.

December 28, 2017 | 10:00 am

World Celebrations - Food

Food is an integral part of celebrations around the world!

December 29, 2017 | 10:00 am

OPEN today!

We are ready for play! Today's hours are 10 am to 4 pm.

January 10, 2018 | 10:00 am

Extended Winter Hours

Starting January 10, 2018 - Extend the Day, Extend the Play! We will be open Wednesdays through Fridays 10 am to 6 pm

January 10, 2018 | 4:00 pm

We are OPEN!

It's another Snow Day - Come play with us! We are open 10 am to 6 pm today!

February 11, 2018 | 11:30 am

KidsPlay Family Fun Fair

Join us at our fourth annual KidsPlay Family Fun Fair!

February 19, 2018 | 10:00 am

Open for Play!

Presidents' Day open for play 10 am - 4 pm.

February 19, 2018 | 11:00 am

Rainbow Glow Dance Class

Dance with your shadow in our colorful lights!

February 20, 2018 | 10:00 am

Susan B. Anthony Project Puppet Show

Program rescheduled to Tuesday, February 20. Materials will be available to parents @ 10 am, puppet show starts @ 10:30 pm!

February 24, 2018 | 12:00 pm

James and the Giant Peach Pop-up Craft

Join the staff @ KidsPlay before the show to make your own Giant Peach!

February 25, 2018 | 12:00 pm

James and the Giant Peach Pop-up Craft

Join the staff @ KidsPlay before the show to make your own Giant Peach!

March 4, 2018 | 7:55 pm

Food for FISH!

Join us as we host a food drive for our friends @ the FISH food pantry all month of March! All non-perishables welcome.

March 8, 2018 | 10:00 am

Rainbow Glow Dance Class!

Our first class was such a big hit we're bringing it back for more fun! Join us to dance with your shadow in our colorful lights.

March 30, 2018 | 4:00 pm

EggStravaganza!

Hop on by for an egg-citing evening of fun! 4 pm - 7 pm

April 15, 2018 | 10:00 am

STEM Maker Lab

New program alert! Join us Sundays for STEM Maker Lab.

April 16, 2018 | 10:00 am

Spring Break

Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20. Spend your April Stay-cation with us at KidsPlay! Special guests, activities, story times, crafts, and more happening all week.

April 16, 2018 | 10:00 am

Spring Break - Music Monday!

Sing, dance, celebrate and learn through music. Dance with rainbows - bring your favorite move!

April 17, 2018 | 10:00 am

Spring Break - Tasty Tuesday

Fun food inspired activities all day! Bring your appetite!

April 18, 2018 | 10:00 am

Spring Break - Work Together Wednesday

Work together, build together...learn together!

April 19, 2018 | 10:00 am

Spring Break - Artsy Thursday

Show off your imagination and creativity. What can you create?!

April 20, 2018 | 4:57 pm

Spring Break - Family Friday

We invite you to bring all of your special family members to enjoy the museum and our special family themed activities! Extended hours - 10 am - 7 pm

May 9, 2018 | 4:30 am

4-H Explorers

Calling all Explorers! UCONN Litchfield County 4-H has a new club... The second Wednesday of every month, starting May 9th @ 4:30 pm.

May 17, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Charlotte's Web Pop-up Craft

Join the staff @ KidsPlay for a fun Charlotte's Web inspired craft!

May 19, 2018 | 10:00 am

Touch a Truck

**Postponed to May, 19 due to forecast.** Join us @ O&G maintenance facility, 900 South Main St, Torrington for a fun day!

May 23, 2018 | 11:00 am

Superhero Day

Join us for a day full of super adventure!

June 17, 2018 | 10:00 am

Celebrating Fathers

Honoring every father with free admission!

June 21, 2018 | 4:30 am

Make Music Day

Join us to celebrate this world wide event right in our own backyard!

June 23, 2018 | 1:00 pm

Tea Party

You are cordially invited to a KidsPlay High Tea!

June 28, 2018 | 2:30 am

STEM Club

Collaborative problem solving and hands-on experiments

July 11, 2018 | 11:00 am

Letters in the Past with the Litchfield Historical Society

Help us welcome special guest, Litchfield Historical Society as we take a trip back in time!

July 11, 2018 | 5:00 pm

A Day of Play with LEGO®

Join us for a morning of LEGO®-inspired challenges

July 18, 2018 | 5:00 pm

A Kids Museum

A creativity fair, calling all young experts!

July 27, 2018 | 10:30 am

Good Tastes with Brooker!

Join us as we welcome Brooker Memorial Dental to learn all about about our tongues and sense of taste.

July 28, 2018 | 5:00 pm

KidsPlay Turns 6!

Join us for an old-fashioned birthday party to celebrate!

August 2, 2018 | 2:00 pm

Good Tastes with Brooker!

Join us as we welcome Brooker Memorial Dental to learn all about about our tongues and sense of taste.

August 2, 2018 | 5:00 pm

Closing Early

On Saturday, August 4th KidsPlay will be closing early @ 2 pm.

August 4, 2018 | 6:00 pm

The Summer Fête - Movers, Shakers & Wondermakers

Join us for this Celebration of the Makers in our Community!

August 15, 2018 | 10:30 am

Magical Monarchs

Learn about the life of the amazing Monarch!

August 18, 2018 | 10:30 am

Magical Monarchs

Learn about the life of the amazing Monarch!

September 3, 2018 | 10:00 am

Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh

The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits!

September 4, 2018 | 10:00 am

Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh

The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits!

September 5, 2018 | 10:00 am

Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh

The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits!

September 6, 2018 | 10:00 am

Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh

The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits!

September 9, 2018 | 10:00 am

Grandparents Day

Honoring all Grandparents with free admission on their special day!

September 20, 2018 | 2:00 am

Art Adventure with Five Points

Join this exciting visual literacy art adventure!

September 29, 2018 | 10:00 am

Nickelodeon World Wide Day of Play

Join us to celebrate what we do best!

October 8, 2018 | 10:00 am

Open for Play on Indigenous Peoples Day!

Museum will be open for play Monday, October 8. 10 am - 4 pm.

October 17, 2018 | 4:30 pm

Playing in the Past

What are graces, quoits, and cup & ball? Come find out when Kate Zullo brings this Litchfield Historical Society Program to KidsPlay!

October 18, 2018 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventures with Five Points Gallery

Learn about the elements of art - line, shape, color, form!

October 26, 2018 | 5:00 pm

Spooky Science: Let's do Chemistry!

Celebrating National Chemistry Week with Fun and Spooky Experiments!

November 6, 2018 | 10:00 am

Open for Play on Election Day!

Museum will be open Tuesday, November 6 from 10 am - 4 pm. Come vote for your favorite exhibit!

November 8, 2018 | 10:00 am

Puppet Show with the Susan B Anthony Project

Join us for an interactive puppet show about feeling safe.

November 8, 2018 | 10:45 am

Open for Play on Veterans Day!

Museum will be open Monday, November 12 from 10 am - 4 pm. Sunday, Nov. 11 & Monday, Nov. 12 we are celebrating Veterans Day by offering free admission to the all our Veterans. We want to thank all former and current military personnel for their dedication and sacrifice!

November 12, 2018 | 11:00 am

Healthy Smiles Dental Screening

Bring your child to KidsPlay for a dental screening with the staff from Brooker Memorial Dental!

November 15, 2018 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventures with Five Points Gallery

Exploring lines and form in art.

November 22, 2018 | 10:00 am

Closed for Play

Museum will be closed for Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

November 23, 2018 | 5:00 pm

Full Moon PJ Party

Wear your jamies for a moonlit party at KidsPlay!

December 2, 2018 | 1:00 pm

KidsPlay Dreidel

Celebrate the first evening of Hanukkah and enjoy this tradition with others.

December 5, 2018 | 11:30 am

Read and Relax with Brady

Grab a good book and join our furry friend!

December 14, 2018 | 5:00 am

Make It, Take It Gingerbread

Join us for gingerbread house fun!

December 15, 2018 | 11:00 am

Gifts from the Heart Maker Day

Come be a creator and not a consumer!

December 19, 2018 | 11:30 am

Read and Relax with Brady

Grab a good book and join our furry friend!

December 25, 2018 | 10:00 am

Closed for Christmas

Happy Holidays from our KidsPlay family to yours!

December 26, 2018 | 10:00 am

Winter Break at KidsPlay - Celebrate STEAM

Burn off a little STEAM! Special programs all week long.

December 26, 2018 | 10:00 am

Science Day

Winter Break at KidsPlay-Celebrate science!

December 27, 2018 | 10:00 am

Technology Day

Winter Break at KidsPlay-Celebrate technology!

December 28, 2018 | 10:00 am

Engineering Day

Winter Break at KidsPlay-Celebrate engineering!

December 29, 2018 | 10:00 am

Arts Day

Winter Break at KidsPlay-Celebrate art!

December 30, 2018 | 10:00 am

Math Day

Winter Break at KidsPlay-Celebrate math!

December 31, 2018 | 10:00 am

Countdown to Noon!

Join us as we celebrate the new year! Balloons drop at noon and 3pm.

January 1, 2019 | 10:00 am

Open for Play!

Open for play on New Years Day!

January 17, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Art Adventure

Join executive director of Five Points Gallery on an art adventure you won't want to miss!

January 20, 2019 | 10:00 am

Snow Day!

We are closed for play today, Sunday, January 20. We wish you a safe and cozy day of play at home.

January 21, 2019 | 10:00 am

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

We are open for play - 10 am - 4 pm!

January 21, 2019 | 1:30 pm

NBC's Snow Monster Comes to KP!

Come and join us as we meet with the NBC weather team and their jazzed up Jeep, The Snow Monster. Discover how they brave nature's coldest weather events!

January 25, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Family Friday - It's Electric!

Experimenting, imagining, creating! Join us for an extended day of play, featuring themed activities from 5 - 8 pm.

February 13, 2019 | 11:00 am

Open for Play

We are open today, Wednesday, February 13 from 11 am to 6 pm!

February 16, 2019 | 10:00 am

Kid Flicks Tour

Presenting Kid Flicks, a touring program of the New York International Children’s Film Festival. Explore new worlds without leaving the Northwest Corner! The Festival will includes 3 short film programs featuring audience favorite and award-winning short films from the 2018 largest film festival for kids and teens. These films encourage exploration, empathy, learning, and, of course, tons of fun!

February 16, 2019 | 11:00 am

Kid Flicks One

Curated for ages 3-7, the films of this program explore music, color, and clear narratives. Show times @ 11 am and 5:30 pm

February 16, 2019 | 1:00 pm

Kid Flicks Two

For ages 8+ these films display a variety of filmmaking techniques with layered stories and perspectives.

February 16, 2019 | 3:30 pm

¡Viva Kid Flicks!

A curated selection of Spanish-language short films from NYICFF’s 2018 Friends and Neighbors Program spotlighting Mexico. All films have Spanish and English subtitles with no dialogue. Ages 7+. Show time @ 3:30pm Tickets will be sold at KidsPlay and The Warner Theatre $10 per show includes admission to KidsPlay. $7 per show for Museum Members.

February 16, 2019 | 5:30 pm

Kid Flicks One

Curated for ages 3-7, the films of this program explore music, color, and clear narratives. Show times @ 11 am and 5:30 pm

February 18, 2019 | 10:00 am

Open for Play!

We will be open for play from 10 am - 4 pm.

February 19, 2019 | 10:00 am

Open for Play!

Open from 10 am - 4 pm

February 21, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventure

Join executive director from Five Points Gallery on an art adventure you won't want to miss!

February 22, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Family Friday - Move and Groove

Experimenting, imagining, creating! Join us for an extended day of play, featuring themed activities from 5 - 8 pm.

March 7, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Playing with Poetry

Postponed to April

March 9, 2019 | 2:30 pm

Cooking with Patty

Create and enjoy Flying Saucer Pizzas!

March 16, 2019 | 2:30 pm

Cooking with Patty

Learn to make Sunny Cakes!

March 21, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventure

Join executive director from Five Points Gallery on an art adventure you won't want to miss!

March 22, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Family Friday - Earth and Space Explorers

Earth and Space STEM activities based on current NASA research!

March 28, 2019 | 10:30 am

Letters are Characters

A Play-Based, Reading Program for Emerging Readers and an Essential Reading Curriculum for Parents/Caregivers

March 30, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Galaxy Slime

Practice a little intergalactic chemistry to create this beautiful out - of - this world slime!

March 31, 2019 | 10:00 am

Closing Early!

We will be closing early @ 2 pm today.

April 6, 2019 | 12:30 pm

Maker Lab - Dino Eggs

A dinosaur is trapped in its egg. Can you break the dinosaur out?

April 8, 2019 | 10:00 am

Spring Break Unplugged!

Break up the boredom (and screen time!) Join us for play, exploration, and discovery during Spring Break. Special activities and guests all week!

April 8, 2019 | 10:00 am

Cookin' @ KP - Spring Break Unplugged!

Let's get cookin'!

April 9, 2019 | 10:00 am

Imagination Creation - Spring Break Unplugged!

Come and discover what your imagination is capable of!

April 10, 2019 | 10:00 am

Ooey Gooey Day - Spring Break Unplugged!

You won't want to miss this. Getting Messy is a FUNdamental part of growing up!

April 11, 2019 | 10:00 am

Building Big - Spring Break Unplugged!

How big can your little builder build!?

April 12, 2019 | 10:00 am

Let's Get Movin' - Spring Break Unplugged!

Obstacle courses, dance party and more!

April 13, 2019 | 12:30 pm

Maker Lab - Lava Lamps

Let's Make Lava Lamps!

April 15, 2019 | 10:00 am

Cookin' @ KP - Spring Break Unplugged!

Let's get cookin'!

April 16, 2019 | 10:00 am

Imagination Creation - Spring Break Unplugged!

Come and discover what your imagination is capable of!

April 17, 2019 | 10:00 am

Ooey Gooey Day - Spring Break Unplugged!

You won't want to miss this. Getting Messy is a FUNdamental part of growing up!

April 18, 2019 | 10:00 am

Building Big - Spring Break Unplugged!

How big can your little builder build!?

April 18, 2019 | 1:00 pm

Playing with Poetry

Learn how poetry can make the ordinary, extraordinary!

April 18, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventure

Join executive director from Five Points Gallery on an art adventure you won't want to miss!

April 19, 2019 | 10:00 am

Let's Get Movin' - Spring Break Unplugged!

Obstacle courses, dance party and more!

April 19, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Family Fridays - EggStravaganza!

Experimenting, imagining, creating! Join us for an extended day of play, featuring themed activities from 5 - 8 pm.

April 20, 2019 | 12:30 pm

Maker Lab - Yarn Chicks

Let's sew Yarn Chicks!

April 21, 2019 | 10:00 am

Museum Closed

Museum will be closed Sunday, April 21 for Easter.

April 27, 2019 | 12:30 pm

Maker Lab - Shoe Box Aquariums

Join us to design your own underwater world.

May 12, 2019 | 10:00 am

Celebrating Mothers

Honoring every mother with free admission on Mother's Day!

May 17, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Family Fridays - May is for Making

Experimenting, imagining, creating! Join us for an extended day of play, featuring themed activities from 5 - 8 pm.

May 18, 2019 | 10:00 am

Touch a Truck

Join us for 2019 Touch a Truck! Saturday, May 18 from 10 am to 1 pm at the O&G Maintenance Facility located at 900 South Main Street in Torrington, CT.

May 23, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Pop-up Art Adventure

Join executive director from Five Points Gallery on an art adventure you won't want to miss!

June 9, 2019 | 10:00 am

CT Open House Day 2019

Half Price Admission all day.

June 21, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Family Fridays - The Longest Day for Music and Play

It will be a day you will not want to miss!

July 4, 2019 | 10:00 am

Closing Early - Fourth of July

Closing @ 2 pm.

July 13, 2019 | 1:00 pm

Fairies and Trolls Tea Party

Dress up as a fairy or troll for an enchanted afternoon of magical and fun activities!

July 17, 2019 | 11:30 am

Litchfield County 4-H Summer Programs

Join 4-H at KidsPlay!

August 10, 2019 | 6:00 pm

The Summer Fête: Mystery At The Museum

A summer celebration with delicious food and drink and interactive challenges throughout the Museum!

August 15, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventure - "People are Great!"

Join executive director from Five Points Gallery on an art adventure you won't want to miss!

August 16, 2019 | 11:30 am

Building with Home Depot

Stay cool and make something new!

August 20, 2019 | 10:30 am

Painting Music

Paint to the music of Magic Mountain musicians!

September 14, 2019 | 10:30 am

Action WildLife KidsPlay Day!

Fun for the whole family!

September 26, 2019 | 6:00 am

Discover Norbrook Farm

Enjoy a private, behind the scenes tour of the brewing operation!

October 14, 2019 | 10:00 am

Open for Play on Indigenous People's Day

Monday, October 14 the museum will be open for play! 10 am - 4 pm.

November 5, 2019 | 10:00 am

Open for Play on Election Day

Tuesday, November 5 the Museum will be open for play! 10 am - 4 pm.

November 9, 2019 | 11:00 am

Tool Time

Join us to explore and experiment with real tools and supplies!

November 11, 2019 | 10:00 am

Open for Play on Veteran's Day

Monday, November 11 KidsPlay will be open from 10 am - 4 pm.

November 15, 2019 | 11:00 am

Building with Home Depot

Join our friends from The Home Depot for some fun building with kits!

November 15, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Family Friday - Building Big

Join us for an evening of big building at KidsPlay Children’s Museum on Friday, November 15th from 5 - 8 pm.

November 21, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventures

Join Executive Director Judy McElhone from the Five Points Gallery on a visual literacy art adventure featuring a walking field trip to the gallery.

November 27, 2019 | 11:00 am

Meet Brady!

Explore the Museum and spend time with Heidi and her therapy dog, Brady!

November 28, 2019 | 10:00 am

Closed for Thanksgiving

KidsPlay will be closed on Thursday, November 28.

December 3, 2019 | 4:30 pm

Gift Making Club

A special 3-week club session for your child to create handmade gifts for the holidays!

December 11, 2019 | 11:00 am

Meet Brady!

Explore the museum with Heidi and her therapy dog Brady!

December 12, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Art Adventure!

Join Executive Director Judy McElhone from the Five Points Gallery on a visual literacy art adventure featuring a walking field trip to the gallery.

December 13, 2019 | 5:00 pm

Picturing Peace Opening Reception

Featuring photos and texts by fifth grade children from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Southern California, and Waterbury CT depicting their concept of Peace.